Landslide Concerns in Pos Tuel: Orang Asli Community Pleads for Repairs

The Situation in Pos Tuel

The Temiar tribe members of the Orang Asli community in Pos Tuel are facing a pressing issue that affects their daily lives. The slope area involving their five villages, Kampung Tuel, Kampung Hanir, Kampung Plug, Kampung Ber, and Kampung Kerbok, is at risk of landslides due to the Northeast Monsoon rains. This has left over 1,000 residents in a precarious situation, as they risk their safety every time they venture out to do their daily business around the Lojing Highlands.

The Consequences of Inaction

Landslides have already occurred in at least four areas at the entrance to the pos, making it difficult for residents to access essential services and amenities. The only main road in the village is often buried under debris, leaving residents with no choice but to find alternative routes that are often treacherous and time-consuming.

The Community’s Plea

Representing the Orang Asli community, Kampung Hanir ‘penghulu’ Razak Rongging has urged the local authorities to take immediate action to repair the dangerous slope areas. He emphasized that the lives of residents are at stake and that inaction would have severe consequences.

“We hope that the authorities, including related agencies and the state government, can take immediate action to repair dangerous slope areas because this involves the lives of residents,” Razak Rongging said when met by reporters at Pos Tuel.

A Call to Action

The Orang Asli community is calling on the authorities to prioritize their safety and well-being. They are urging the government to allocate resources to repair the slope areas and ensure that the community is protected from the risks of landslides.

Conclusion

The situation in Pos Tuel highlights the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of indigenous communities. The Orang Asli community is not asking for special treatment, but rather for the authorities to fulfill their duty to protect the lives and livelihoods of all citizens, including those living in rural areas.

FAQs

Q: What are the five villages affected by the landslide risk?
A: The five villages are Kampung Tuel, Kampung Hanir, Kampung Plug, Kampung Ber, and Kampung Kerbok.

Q: How many residents are affected by the landslide risk?
A: Over 1,000 residents from these five villages risk their safety every time they venture out to do their daily business.

Q: What is the cause of the landslide risk?
A: The risk is due to the Northeast Monsoon rains, which have caused landslides in at least four areas at the entrance to the pos.

Q: What is the community asking for?
A: The Orang Asli community is asking for the authorities to take immediate action to repair the dangerous slope areas and ensure their safety and well-being.